Working with Mark made the home buying process easy. He was very responsive and very proactive with the selling agent to ensure that all criteria for the purchase were met by the seller. Mark was also very honest about houses that we went to see and never tried to give us the hard sell. Quite the opposite, he would readily point out any shortcomings of a property that he noticed. I would have no reservations about recommending Mark to family and friends.

Jennifer King - Marlborough

I was so impressed with Mark’s professionalism, knowledge and work ethic the first time I met him (while he was representing the seller) when I purchased my first home that when it came time to sell my home 5 years later, I knew exactly who I wanted to represent me my interests.Mark works with you throughout the entire experience to the point where it feels like a "team effort”.I’ve recommended Mark in the past to friends and family and will continue to do so in the future!

Patrick Gibson - Sutton

As a first time home buyer, I was really not sure what to expect, but Mark Balestracci made it easy for me.Several of my closest friends recommended Mark and I will continue to do so myself.Mark is patient, confident, and knowledgeable in his work.He found me the perfect house that fit my needs and I couldn’t be happier.Mark has kept in touch after the sale and continues to offer any helpful tips he can.I highly recommend Mark to anyone looking to buy or sell, he’s simply the best!

Shannen Gray - Dudley

My wife, Amy, and I have been dating since 2002, married since 2006 and renting together for over a decade. Our dream over that entire span was not just to live together for the rest of our lives, but live together for the rest of our lives in a true home we could proudly call our own.

Mark Balestracci made that possible.

Without him, to be quite honest, that dream would probably be exactly that: a fantasy of some sort, something we’d hope someday come true but never really do so.

When we first met with Mark, we knew next to nothing about the process of buying a home. We had a vague idea, but it was Mark who carefully and thoroughly explained what was a very daunting experience.

As the days, weeks and months wore on, Mark expertly walked us through the pros and cons, delicately letting us know if what we wanted would end up being the best decision or not, never pushing us in one direction or another.

There were days where we got up together, saw four or five houses that we loved online but turned out to be duds. At times, we grew frustrated and at one point even took a break from seeing houses. All the while, Mark remained patient and supportive.

And through those times where we felt helpless and like the search would never end, he listened. He absorbed what we were looking for through his honest dedication to finding a house in a search that brought him way outside of the geographical area he’d normally work in.

Through that diligence to get to know not just our wishes, he entered into our dream with us. By the time our search nearly came to a close, he knew what we were looking for, even more than we did.

Mark always said that we’d know we’d found our dream house the minute we stepped inside. When we visited 91 Leonard Street in North Attleboro, that’s exactly what happened. It came as no coincidence that it was a house Mark picked out for us.

Thanks to Mark, we are now living our dream. His combination of hard work, communication skills and overall expertise made it a reality. On top of that, he’s just a good guy.

Words can’t express how lucky we were to have Mark guide us through the process. He literally made our dreams come true. And for as personal a journey as it was for us, we feel like he could do that for anyone. He’s that good.

My advice to any homebuyer would be to seek out Mark Balestracci. If we ever do this again, there’s no one else we’d go to.

Adam Kurkjian - North Attleboro

My husband and I have been working with Mark for a quite a few years. He helped us buy our first home and most recently our new home! It was a short sale, so it was a long hard road but Mark was always honest & optimistic. His experience and knowledge helped us a lot through each step in the short sale process. We highly recommend him. If you are looking for a realtor who is willing to go the extra mile, Mark is the one!

Tarah Leah Schweitzer - Northbridge

Mark is very professional, knowledgeable, and reliable to work with. I have worked with him many times in the past and will in the future

Mark Mercadante - Oxford

Although there was a certain degree of serendipity in identifying a buyer, Mark worked tirelessly on our behalf to prepare the house for closing. He represented us at all times and had our best interests in mind. He won me over with his sincerity and business acumen and earned our complete trust, which was particularly important as we reside out of state. The transaction was almost seamless and he is of the highest integrity and professionalism -- hard to find these days. Not only would I call upon his services again but I intend to promote his real estate services to our family and friends.

Raymond White - Uxbridge

As first time home buyers we were both excited and apprehensive. Mark explained every step of the process and regularly provided updates. With Mark’s guidance and expertise the home buying process was easy. He provided helpful advice about the different towns and neighborhoods, took us to see houses, guided us through the negotiation process and oversaw the inspection and closing. Mark was patient, knowledgeable and an absolute pleasure to work with. Thanks to Mark we love our new home and we recommend him to all our friends!

Sarah & Trevor - Grafton

My wife and I were moving from Vermont to Massachusetts and we were very limited on when we could look for a new home. However, Mark always made himself available and worked around our schedule. After seeing what felt like a billion homes over 6 months, Mark was always patient, friendly and had good, objective advice about each of the properties we saw. When we finally decided on our new home in Grafton, Mark was able to overcome begrudging sellers, expired Title V certificates, and a lackadaisical seller's attorney to get the deal done. I am 100% certain we would not be sitting in the living room of our new home right now if it wasn't for Mark. I'd recommend Mark to anyone reading this and certainly to my family and friends.

Andre & Chelsea - Grafton

"I was introduced to Mark and Jen from a friend also going through a first time home buying experience. Jen was a great source of company while I visiting houses. Once I picked a house; Jen and Mark were of great value true the offer, inspections, and lastly the closing. They were right with me with every difficult hiccup thrown at me during my buying process by the seller. I can't imagine any two better real estate agents to have on my side while going through the process of buying or selling a home. Both were with me at every step at way. I know I will be using them on my next house purchase!"

Melissa - Worcester

Mark made our first time buying a house not only hassle-free, but a pleasure. We felt at ease with his expertise and impressed with his commitment to us. He always responded promptly to any phone call or email. We have recommended Mark to our friends, and plan to use his services again in the future.

Kaitlyn and Chris - Worcester

I am extremely greatful for the help that Jenn and Mark provided during the purchase of my first home. Jenn guided me around and showed me various condos that were within my budget and let me verbalize all of my inner thoughts on what I liked and disliked. She would point out ways that I could improve a purchase for minimal extra costs, which helped me look past the current owner's decor of choice. Jenn was very patient as I weighed pros and cons, and when I selected my future new home, was excited right along with me. Both Jenn and Mark made themselves available at all times to help me navigate the complicated process of purchasing my new home. They took time to explain different processes to me, along with meet with me when it was conveninent with my schedule. Through the negotiation steps, mortgage process, home inspection, and other miscellaneous steps, both Mark and Jenn were constantly there to provide me feedback, guidance, and most of all - support. I never once felt alone in the process. I owe my happiness in my new home to Jenn and Mark and highly recommend them to anyone looking to purchase - especially for those other first time homebuyers like myself. I know that when the day comes that I need to sell, I will definately be returning to Mark and Jenn to help me navigate that process. Thank you again, Mark and Jenn!!

Maggie - Auburn

I was a first time home buyer and decided to go with Mark due to a recommendation from a friend. Mark did a great job with guiding me through the buying process. Over the course of several months, he took me to look at many, many houses, patiently providing me with valuable advice. If there was a potential issue with any particular house, he would make sure to point it out so that I could make informed decisions. I always felt that he was genuinely trying to make sure I was getting the house I wanted, rather than just trying to earn a commission. Mark is a dedicated professional, straightforward and hardworking. I would use him again and would recommend his services in a heartbeat!

Gerald Lim - Worcester

I was a first time homebuyer with caviar dreams on a shoestring budget. As a single female, safety and livability were items on which I was not willing to compromise. Mark was wonderful. He was patient and persistant, helping both me and my family find a place with which we were all comfortable. Now I am a proud homeowner, thanks to Mark, and I couldn't be happier. I would highly recommend enlisting Mark to help you make your dreams come true.

Lori - Grafton

We've worked with Mark for the purchasing, selling, and then purchasing again of our homes. Mark's honesty, generosity of his time, and commitment to our needs made each experience very positive and efficient. We knew we could trust Mark's advice given his personable nature and years of experience. We will continue to highly recommend Mark to any of our friends and family looking to buy or sell a home.

Katie & Shawn Thompson - Milford

Mark Balestracci recently assisted my wife and me in the purchase of our first home. The experience couldn´t have been better. Mark was very informative and attentive to our needs. He was always available to answer our questions and he made sure that we were prepared for every step in the purchase process. He went above and beyond to ensure that we found and secured a home that was perfect for us. When we need the assistance of a realtor in the future Mark will be our first choice.

Tim & Rachel - Grafton

A warm hearted THANK YOU Mark for your tireless effords in helping myself and my family find a home. Mark you were there every day with updates and encouragement in what seemed like a long never ending process. Now we are moving and we could´nt be happier with our new home. We could not have done it without you.

Ron Kennon & Family - Athol

I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your help going through all of this, I certainly would have been lost otherwise. of course I won't hesitate to recommend you to friends and family if I hear of any who are in the market. it has been a pleasure, feel free to keep in touch and hopefully we'll do business again someday.

Myles Johnson - Worcester

As far as we are concerned you are the only realestate professional out there. We have been through4 real estate agents prior to you.....they all said what they were going todo - but didn't deliver.....your magic formula isthat you did everything you said you were going to do - always going the extra mile. Even within a very tough market - you sold our house. We cannot express how very pleased we are with the results and with the process. With great appreciation for everything you did forus!

Jeff & Lori - Charlton

The Balestracci Group of Re/Max Advantage 1 was by far the best group of real estate professionals that I have ever dealt with. I have been buying and selling real estate in Massachusetts for 25 years and have never come across a more dedicated and attentive realtor than Mark Balestracci. Mark understood my goals and objectives and worked with me to make sure they were met. Where Mark sets himself apart from other realtors is he is more concerned that his clients purchase the right property for their needs as opposed to just making a sale. Luckily, Mark was my realtor during a purchase that I had made wherein an unfavorable aspect of the water supply became evident the day before closing. Mark knew that I would not be happy with the property because of this and helped me to back out of the deal and immediately find a new property. As a result I am now the proud owner of another property the makes both financial and future resale sensibility. In my 25 years of buying and selling properties I have never come across any person or team that comes close to the skill set and knowledge as Mark and The Balestracci Group do.

Joe Labrecque - Millbury

I've worked with Mark on 3 transactions, selling my home and buying twoothers. Mark has been nothing but 100% professional and a true resource inguiding me during my earlier days. He is honest, dedicated and sincere anddoes what he says he's going to do. Mark spent over a 1.5 years in my firstsearch for an investment property. Most brokers would have left me afterthe first few months of not making a commission! Mark likes what he doesand it shows. I've referred my parents and friends to him and will look toMark in the future when the need arises.